Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
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Thuja occidentalis 'Techny'
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
Forests, gardens, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-7
Sunset Zone
-
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Green, Purple
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Brown, Black
Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Wood
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
RIBES nigrum
THUJA occidentalis 'Techny'
Common Name
Black Currant
White Cedar
In Hindi
Black Currant
Techny Arborvitae
In German
Black Currant
Techny Lebensbaum
In French
groseille noire
Techny Arborvitae
In Spanish
negro Grosella
Techny Arborvitae
In Greek
μαύρη σταφίδα
Techny Arborvitae
In Portuguese
groselha-preta
Techny Arborvitae
In Polish
czarna porzeczka
Techny Tuja
In Latin
nigrum currants
Techny Arborvitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Properties of Black Currant and Techny Arborvitae
Wondering what are the properties of Black Currant and Techny Arborvitae? We provide you with everything About Black Currant and Techny Arborvitae. Black Currant has thorns and Techny Arborvitae doesn't have thorns. Also Black Currant does not have fragrant flowers. Black Currant has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy and Hives and Techny Arborvitae has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy and Hives. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Black Currant and Techny Arborvitae and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Currant and Techny Arborvitae
Season and care of Black Currant and Techny Arborvitae is important to know. While considering everything about Black Currant and Techny Arborvitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Techny Arborvitae season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Currant is Loam and for Techny Arborvitae is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Techny Arborvitae is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Currant and Techny Arborvitae Physical Information
Black Currant and Techny Arborvitae physical information is very important for comparison. Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Techny Arborvitae height is 300.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Black Currant and Techny Arborvitae are as follows:
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
Black Currant leaf color: Green
Techny Arborvitae flower color:
- Techny Arborvitae leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Black Currant and Techny Arborvitae
Care of Black Currant and Techny Arborvitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Techny Arborvitae pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Black Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Techny Arborvitae needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.